Dear Jesus, Charles Lwanga and his companions were the first twenty--two black martyrs of Uganda, Africa. Many of them had been baptized only a short time before risking their lives in faithfulness to You. I ask them to pray for an increase in my loyalty to You, my Savior. Inspire me to live the Christian Faith no matter what obstacles confront me nor who opposes me. Though it's tempting to be satisfied with a comfortable prayer life, going to church on Sundays, and doing little more than that, help me to be willing to take risks for Your kingdom, because I love You so deeply. Charles Lwanga, pray for me. Amen.